Heifer International International Heifer RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER February 2020 Zimbabwe Stakeholder Mapping Report: Matabeleland North Province Dominica Chingarande and Prosper Matondi This report is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of contract no. 7200AA18C00057, which supports the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC). The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of RTAC and NORC at the University of Chicago and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. Month Year Acknowledgments The Research team expresses its gratitude to the various stakeholders who participated in this study. Special appreciation to members of the District Food and Nutrition Committee and the District Drought Relief Committee as well as to various Nongovernmental Organizations and private sector players who provided invaluable food security information about food security in Matabeleland North province. Research Technical Assistance Center The Research Technical Assistance Center is a network of academic researchers generating timely research for USAID to promote evidence-based policies and programs. The project is led by NORC at the University of Chicago in partnership with Arizona State University, Centro de Investigación de la Universidad del Pacífico (Lima, Peru), Davis Management Group, the DevLab@Duke University, Forum One, the Institute of International Education, the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame, Population Reference Bureau, the Resilient Africa Network at Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda), the United Negro College Fund, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Suggested Citation Chingarande, D. and Matondi, P. 2020. Zimbabwe Stakeholder Mapping Report: Matabeleland North Province. Research Technical Assistance Center: Washington, DC. Summary Matabeleland North Province is a predominantly rural province with significant natural resources. The main key resources include wildlife and the Victoria Falls in Hwange district, which are of strategic national importance. The province has a strong tourism sector, and the related resources provide a higher level of economic opportunity for the people of the province. The stakeholder analysis is based on a review of the literature, complemented with insights gathered through focus group discussions, meetings with provincial leaders, and key informant interviews. This process led to the identification of stakeholders involved in food security programming. The findings reveal that a number of multi-stakeholder initiatives exist that involve different donor agencies, governments, non-government organizations, the private sector, and civil society organizations. These initiatives take place in the development assistance and emergency/humanitarian assistance areas. International organizations have a strong inclination toward resilience and, partly, climate change, while local organizations also focus on conflict management, social welfare of women and children, and nutrition. The private sector is also an important actor through the provision of goods and services and employment possibilities. Stakeholders’ activities are guided by a variety of policies and strategies at the national and provincial levels. The food security and nutrition sectors offer opportunity for collaboration in multiple ways, such as joint programming, targeting of beneficiaries, and variations in areas of interventions to ensure broad coverage. Table of Contents Summary 3 List of Tables 5 List of Figures 5 List of Acronyms 6 1. Background 7 Introduction to Matabeleland North Province ....................................................................................................................... 7 Methodology and Analysis Framework .................................................................................................................................... 7 2. Summary of Key Policies, Strategies and Plans 8 Government of Zimbabwe Policies, Strategies and Plans ..................................................................................................... 8 Donor Policies, Strategies and Plans ....................................................................................................................................... 10 3. Summary of Programs and Projects 13 4. Stakeholders on Food Security and Nutrition in the province 15 Stakeholders and Their Roles................................................................................................................................................... 17 Gaps in Food Security and Livelihood Challenges ............................................................................................................... 20 Development and Governance Related Matters in Food Security ................................................................................... 21 Challenges for Women and the Youth .................................................................................................................................. 21 5. Conclusion 22 References Consulted 24 Annex 1. Description of Districts in Matabeleland North 27 Annex 2. Stakeholders in the province 29 List of Tables Table 1. Livelihoods Diversity and Intra-Household Dynamics by Gender in Matabeleland North Province ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Table 2. Stakeholders in the Province ........................................................................................................................ 29 Table 3. Government-related Institutions and Food Security Matters ............................................................... 30 List of Figures Figure 1. Districts in Matabeleland North ................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 2. Cluster Partners Activity Dashboard ........................................................................................................ 16 List of Acronyms AGRITEX Agricultural, Technical, and Extension Services CSB Corn Soya Blend CSO Civil Society Organization DFID Department for International Development DFSA Development Food Security Assistance ENSURE Enhancing Nutrition, Stepping Up Resilience and Enterprise EU European Union FAO Food and Agriculture Organization FEWSNET Famine Early Warning Systems Network FFP Food for Peace FTLRP Fast Track Land Reform Program GBV Gender Based Violence GMB Grain Marketing Board GMO Genetically Modified Organisms GoZ Government of Zimbabwe HCT Humanitarian Country Team LSA Lean Season Assistance MT Metric Ton MLAWCRR Ministry of Land, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement NGO Non-Governmental Organization ORAP Organization of Rural Associations for Progress RDC Rural District Council SAFIRE Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources UN United Nations UNDP United Nations Development Programme USAID United States Agency for International Development WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene WFP World Food Programme WHO World Health Organization WV World Vision ZESA Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority ZIMVAC Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee ZRBF Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund Zimbabwe Stakeholder Mapping Report: Matabeleland North | February 2020 6 1. Background Introduction to Matabeleland North Province Matabeleland North is one of ten provinces of Figure 1. Districts in Matabeleland North Zimbabwe, which with the exception of the metropolitan provinces of Harare and Bulawayo, is predominantly rural. It borders the provinces of Midlands and Mashonaland West to the east and northeast respectively and the province of Matabeleland South and Bulawayo city to the south. The province is divided into seven districts, the provincial capital of Lupane, Tsholotsho, Nkayi, Hwange, Binga, Bubi, and Umguza (see Figure 1). All the districts of Matabeleland North are rural except for parts of Hwange and parts of Lupane. The province has a population of about 744,841 persons, which is approximately 5.5 percent of the national population (ZIMSTAT, 2017). However, the Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) found in 2019 that 69 percent of households are headed by men. Forty-nine percent of Matabeleland North residents are persons younger than 18. Only 10 percent of residents are older than 60. The province gets less rain than provinces such as Mashonaland and Midlands and is plagued by water scarcity in general. Semi-arid and classified predominantly as agro-ecological region IV with an annual rainfall range of 450mm to 650mm, it also includes agro-ecological region V areas, which receive less than 450mm of rain per year. Drought is a chronic threat in the province, though Tsholotsho district and other low-lying areas are also prone to flooding. The land is also less fertile than other provinces. It is not suitable for commercial crops and rural farmers usually cannot produce enough maize to feed their families. However, the climatic conditions are favorable for livestock production. The region is relatively rich in coal, gold, limestone, methane gas, and timber. Its substantial wildlife population draws tourists to Hwange National Park and elsewhere. The most famous geographic feature of Matabeleland North, and its most significant